Freshly dismissed as the coach of Morocco, Eric Gerets has swiftly landed a new role as the head coach of Lekhwiya, the reigning double champion club of Qatar. Gerets takes over from Algerian Djamel Belmadi, as confirmed by the club’s management. The Serbian coach arrived in Doha on Monday and is set to assume his coaching duties with the team.
The details of Gerets’ contract, such as its duration and financial terms, were not explicitly mentioned by the club. However, sources close to the Serbian coach indicate that he has signed a three-year deal with Lekhwiya.
This coaching appointment comes as a surprise, especially since the club had officially confirmed the continuation of Djamel Belmadi in the role on September 26. Eric Gerets brings a wealth of experience, having been associated with clubs such as Lièrse, PSV Eindhoven, Kaiserslautern, Galatasaray, Marseille, Al Hilal Riyadh, and, most recently, the national team of Morocco.
